Weekend Exclusive | I do comedy with a cause: Sailesh Lodha aka Tarak Mehta

Sailesh Lodha, popularly known as Tarak Mehta ian Sab TV's Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chasma is a multi talented person. He is a standup comedian, Hasya kavi, actor and author. He loves to entertain his audience. May it be Laughter challenge or Tarak Mehta ka Oolta Chashma, he has been always seen making people laugh.

In an exclusive chat with Adgully, he spoke about his inspiration, career, journey and much more.

"My career began when I was about 8 years old. I have been performing on stage since then. On television, I started my career with one of its kind show called "Wah Wah" on SAB TV", he said.

Adding further he said, "Then Comedy Circus season 1 and season 2, Kya Baat Hai and Comedy Ka Maha Muqqabla on Star Plus came along. After this Tarak Mehta ka Oolta Chasma happened, and then as they say the rest is history."

Born in Gujarat started his career in an astounding age on stage and his wit and humorous style has bought him to lime light and accolades across the globe. "As a child I never thought about my career as such, but there was only thing in my mind, I wanted people to know me and that is what is happening. Fortunately people have loved all these shows and people have loved me as well."

Highlighting his inspiration in life Sailesh Lodha said, "My biggest inspiration would be my father. Mainly because he is not from this profession, but his personality was such that he would attract a lot of people. That is when I thought I should be like him."

Speaking about his long and successful association with comedy, he said, "This I believe is purely a coincidence. As person I would love to do something with emotional content. This why, one would see that I use a lot of satire in my work and I do comedy with a cause. Off late, a lot of below ' the ' belt comedy is happening and I do not prefer it. I feel that comedy should be such that can be watched with the entire family."

A fun loving individual he enjoys reading, writing, singing and interacting with people. | By Aanchal Kohli [aanchal(at)adgully.com]